Recent Articles
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APRNs and geriatric primary care: A golden opportunity
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationWith superlative clinical preparation grounded in time-tested nursing skills of assessment, diagnosis, communication and patient support, advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are in an excellent position to powerfully impact the availability of high-quality primary care to a rapidly aging population.
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CDC, FDA take action to curb opioid abuse
Katina Hernandez PharmaceuticalThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance on the prescribing of opioids for chronic pain in an effort to combat the national prescription painkiller epidemic. The new guidelines mark the first time the CDC has made comment on these prescribing procedures and acknowledged the role of physicians in the overprescribing of opioids.
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Food for the aging brain: Re‑energizing with pyruvate
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcareDeterioration of the brain sneaks up on most of us. Some people may notice a modest decline in their ability to learn new things and retrieve information, such as remembering names. They may perform worse on complex tasks of attention, learning and memory than would a younger person.
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The challenge of managing change
Michael S. Haro, Ph.D. Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs a child, I remember my dad telling me there was one thing I could count on, and that is "things will change." At the time, I wasn't sure what he was saying, but now realize the meaning of his words. My father emigrated from Spain at the age of 18, leaving behind his family and familiar way of life, and entering a "foreign world with changing opportunities." Using his example, I'd like to expand on this idea — the fact that managing change is an opportunity.
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As demand resurges, builders struggle to keep pace
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsThe building industry righted course in February, with all indicators trending upward. Activity increased in both the residential and nonresidential sectors, and the outlook at present is for continued steady growth throughout the remainder of 2016. The level of growth, however, remains in question, as builders struggle to keep pace with demand in the face of mounting industry challenges.
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New ways churches can interact with live video
Carol Brown Religious CommunityRecently, an app called Periscope caught my attention. I know — big deal — another app in a world exploding with apps. But what got me interested in it is how churches can possibly use it. Periscope lets you to broadcast live video from your mobile device so you can share experiences through live video. Why is that important? Churches have hard-copy materials with information and even pictures that can give information about events, meetings and other important things, but they can't share the actual experience.
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Hiding grammar lessons in content material
Douglas Magrath EducationA variety of activities will enhance language acquisition. Suggestions include articles, student presentations, discussions, role-plays, field trips and demonstrations. In a content-based approach, grammar still needs to be taught since the need will arise for the students to communicate using a specific structure (passive voice, for example). Grammatical accuracy still needs to be part of the hidden agenda of the course, especially for college-bound students, and it can be hidden in the readings.
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Research brings new hope for pediatric brain tumors
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareChildhood brain tumors are the second-most frequent malignancy of childhood and the most common form of solid tumor. Tumors of the central nervous system comprise 22 percent of all malignancies occurring among children up to 14 years of age and 10 percent of tumors occurring among 15-19-year-olds.
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Warp zone: Get a sneak peek inside the National Videogame Museum
Danielle Manley Science & TechnologyDid you know there is a museum devoted entirely to salt and pepper shakers? Head to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, if you'd like to take a look at 20,000 different sets from around the world. Another museum near San Antonio displays a variety of toilet seat art.
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Does diabetes hinder police officers from doing better work?
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThere has been a serious debate about this issue after the interim head of University of Iowa police, David Visin, recently admitted his diabetic condition may have affected his decision-making process when he interfered with an investigation involving his stepson last year. He also said that he had hidden his condition from colleagues to avoid discrimination.